Philosophy

Philosophy is the love of wisdom. At Xavier, you'll get to know history's greatest thinkers and challenge your reality by reading carefully and questioning what is true. Engage in a growing discussion of themes such as human nature, morality, technology, and God, and graduate from Xavier a citizen of the world.

100%

of Xavier Philosophy graduates are employed, enrolled in a full-time graduate program or volunteering within 6 months of graduation.

STAND OUTTHAT'S THE XAVIER DIFFERENCE

See the world

Study abroad in Paris, Jerusalem or Rome. Travel to places filled with rich history and culture and get immersive, hands-on experiences about the beauty of timeless traditions.

Personal Attention

Small class sizes allow you to ask the right questions and get the attention you need to succeed and learn. On top of that, our Career Development mentoring program will connect you with a Cincinnati-based professional for real-world experience.

LOFTY THINKING

Engage in close study of logic and major texts in the history of Western philosophy, including ancient Greek philosophy, medieval Christian, Jewish and Islamic philosophy, modern philosophy and contemporary philosophy.

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. Consult the official Xavier University catalog for detailed registration and advising information.

Philosophy Courses

Xavier is known for providing an education that’s both challenging and personal. Here are some courses that are part of the Philosophy major at Xavier:

Philosophical Perspectives (PHIL 200) - An introduction to philosophical questions on topics such as knowledge, truth, and science by way of Descartes’s Discourse on Method and other texts.

Symbolic Logic (PHIL 311) - An introduction to formal logic. The elements of propositional calculus and predicate calculus; the structure of deductive systems.

Metaphysics (PHIL 340) - Metaphysics is the science that investigates what it means to be or exist. This course will examine the nature of metaphysics, and the role it has played in the history of philosophy.

Modern Political Philosophy (PHIL 364) - A study of the principal problems and texts of modern political philosophy starting from Machiavelli.